South-east Asia
Singapore Exchange proposes bond futures for India, South-east Asia
Discussions reflect growing interest in the region’s debt markets
‘Search funds’ to buy SMEs spring up in the Asia-Pacific, but will they succeed?
Australia and Japan lead in successful acquisitions, while search funds are emerging elsewhere
Inside the Philippines’ stacked agenda to steer Asean’s trillion-dollar economy
Trade and Industry Department Undersecretary Allan Gepty speaks to BT on Manila’s priorities as chair of the bloc
Return of global funds puts South-east Asia in spotlight for 2026
Markets in Indonesia and Thailand have led the way in luring investors back
Thailand and Cambodia sign ceasefire agreement to halt fierce border conflict
It ends 20 days of fighting that has killed at least 101 people and displaced more than 500,000
Will 2026 mark the revival of South-east Asia’s IPO hopefuls?
Several tech startups are now “quietly” cleaning their books and strengthening their corporate governance to prepare themselves
Will the AI bubble pop in 2026? Why South-east Asia won’t shake if it does
In South-east Asia, AI startups raised over US$2.3 billion as of June 2025
Vietnam won’t let go of the global economy
The export powerhouse needs its factories to keep humming
Rebate cuts won’t hurt Singapore’s momentum as South-east Asia’s top EV market in 2026
The Republic’s EV take-up is expected to rise due to a continued price advantage and new benefits for electric heavy vehicles
SEA Games to open in Thailand with tightened security following border clashes
Renewed combat this week has killed 6 Cambodian civilians and 3 Thai soldiers
